Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2024
491. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a recent application for a disability allowance can be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29635/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, means test and habitual residency conditions.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the above-named person on 14 March 2024. As their initial application did not contain all the information required to make a decision on entitlement, an information request letter was sent to the person concerned on 28 March 2024 to supply this supporting documentation within 21 days.
I can confirm the requested information of 28 March 2024 was not received by the Department. Therefore, based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, his application for DA was disallowed on failing to supply sufficient information to determine his means. The application was also refused on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition for DA was not satisfied.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 16 May 2024, and they were given the right to a review or an appeal.
The person concerned can also apply to the Community Welfare Officer based in their local Intreo office for the means tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) if they are in need of financial assistance.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
